Digital information services are gradually becoming integrated with other systems and services such as
library automation systems, student information services, and electronic learning systems. Users demand
seamless access to a multitude of digital information services without leaving their desktop computers. They
prefer using systems that recognize them when they log on, acknowledge their rights and privileges, and thus
provide personalized information services. This paper summarizes the recent developments concerning
integrated and personalized digital information services. It first emphasizes the role of the Internet in providing
information services and then goes on to discuss the integration and personalization issues by emphasizing their
importance for digital information services.